Mountain Magic Spring Trip

#springitinerary Hozanji Temple on Mt. Ikoma is such an underrated gem, especially in spring. It’s tucked into the mountainside and feels like a hidden world, super peaceful, super quiet, and surrounded by nature doing its spring glow-up. You get there by taking a cute little cable car (bonus fun), and then it’s a short, scenic walk through tall trees and stone paths to the temple. The temple itself is super atmospheric, with incense floating in the air, mossy statues, and views over the valley that totally hit different in spring. Fresh green leaves, chirping birds, and soft sunlight filtering through the forest? Yes, please. It’s got this cool blend of Buddhist and mountain spirit energy, which makes it feel kinda mystical and extra calming. Not touristy at all, so you can really just breathe and vibe. If you're into peaceful hideaways, Hozanji in spring is a sweet little adventure.